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Mar 29, 2026
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IT 551 - Project Management Fundamentals
This course will provide insights, guidance and best practices on the art and science of project management. The course will examine the foundations of project management as defined by best-in-class experts such as the Project Management Institute. The course will include a review of the various aspects of the project management lifecycle and knowledge areas and use resources such as the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), course textbook, and case studies to support our discussions. The class will learn to apply project management techniques and skills through project team and individual activities in the preparation of project management plans covering various topics. The course will also introduce project management career paths and provide a basic introduction to alternate project management models such as agile project management.
Credit(s): 3
Outcomes
- Understand project management domains, knowledge areas, processes, tools and techniques developed by the Project Management Institute.
- Analyze project management life cycle processes and knowledge areas and apply that knowledge in preparation of individual and team project deliverables.
- Develop a team project management plan focused on managing a project throughout its life cycle.
- Understand and apply the Project Management Institute’s Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility to various project management scenarios.
- Develop interpersonal skills such as communication, conflict management, leadership, and team building while building a team project.
- Evaluate and compare alternative project management models such as Agile Project Management.
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